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"Progressing with Purpose, Producing Lasting Impact" · Colossians 1:10

Progressing with Purpose,
Producing Lasting Impact

The official website of the St. Louis Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association — a fellowship of churches committed to worship, witness, education, mission, and member church support.

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What's happening across the district

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Rose Hill's Church Anniversary

Other
3:00 PM
Rose Hill MBC

Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church Anniversary Service.

Monday, September 28, 2026

Monthly Department Meetings

District Meeting
6:30–7:00 PM
Mt. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 7823 Racine Drive, Hanley Hills, Missouri 63133

Department: Monthly Departments 4th Monday after the 4th Sunday. Host Pastor: Moderator Emeritus Rev. Dr. E. G. Shields, Sr. Held at this church until further notice.

Monday, September 28, 2026

Quarterly Institute/Leadership School

Congress
7:00–8:30 PM
Mt. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 7823 Racine Drive, Hanley Hills, Missouri 63133

Department: Congress Congress schedule supplied by Dr. Miranda Avant. Mt. Beulah location added as requested.

Monday, September 28, 2026

Dept. Meeting, Congress Classes & 1st Quarterly Institute

Congress
6:30 PM (Dept. Meeting) / 7:00 PM (Congress Classes)
Mt. Beulah MBC

Monthly Department Meeting followed by Congress Classes and the 1st Quarterly Institute.

2026–2027 District Calendar

Official Time and Place Report · August 2026 – July 2027

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Installation of Officers

Monday, August 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Revelation MBC · 1501 Penrose St, St. Louis, MO 63107

Host Pastor: Rev. Carl W. McDowell, Jr.

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Parent Body Meetings

1st Monday after the 1st Sunday · 7:00 PM

First meeting: Monday, September 14, 2026

Moderator Rev. Dr. Fredrick Lemons, II · Some meetings on Zoom

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Monthly Dept. Meetings & Congress Classes

Monthly · 6:30 PM (Dept.) / 7:00 PM (Congress)

Mt. Beulah MBC · 7823 Racine Dr, Hanley Hills, MO 63133

Host: Moderator Emeritus Rev. Dr. E. G. Shields, Sr.

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Congress Quarterly Institutes

Sept 28, 2026 · Nov 16, 2026 · Mar 22, 2027 · Jun 28, 2027

Mt. Beulah MBC · 7:00 PM

Host: Moderator Emeritus Rev. Dr. E. G. Shields, Sr.

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164th Emancipation Proclamation Service

Friday, January 1, 2027 · 10:00 AM

Location To Be Announced

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Rev. Dr. Earl E. Nance, Jr. Study Course

Monday, May 3 – Wednesday, May 5, 2027 · 7:00 PM

Mt. Beulah MBC

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Pastoral Anniversaries

Rev. Dr. Lemons II (Nov 1 & 8) · Rev. Dr. Nance Jr. (Apr 22 & 25) · Rev. Dr. Shields Sr. (Jul 8 & 11)

St. John MBC & Mt. Beulah MBC

Plus Rose Hill, New Dora, and Solomon Temple church anniversaries throughout the year

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State Convention Quarterly Board Meetings

Oct 31, 2026 · Feb 20, 2027 · May 22, 2027

Jefferson City, MO

Missouri Progressive M.B. State Convention

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Midwest Region Events

Planning Session (Oct 2–3, 2026) · Youth Conference (Nov 27–29, 2026) · PNBC Annual Session (Mar 29–Apr 1, 2027)

Indianapolis, IN & St. Louis, MO

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63rd Annual Session

Monday, July 12 – Thursday, July 15, 2027

St. John MBC · 913 N. Garrison Ave, St. Louis, MO 63106

Host Pastor: Rev. Dr. Fredrick Lemons, II

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Missouri State Convention – 63rd Annual Session

Tuesday, June 22 – Friday, June 25, 2027

Kansas City, MO

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PNBC National Conventions

Winter Board Meeting (TBA) · 66th Annual Session (Dates TBA)

Texas & North Carolina

Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.

District Impact

Reporting real ministry progress

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30
Member Churches
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500
People Served
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1200
Volunteer Hours
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12
Mission Events
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62
Annual Sessions
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1964
Established
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A Word from the Moderator

Rev. Fredrick Lemons II, Moderator

"Greeting in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Welcome to the official website of the St. Louis Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association. We are delighted to have you visit our online home, where you can explore and engage with our vibrant and growing community of faith."

At SLPMBDA, we are committed to upholding the principles and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ while fostering a spirit of unity, progress, and growth within our district.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to advance God's work through the collective efforts of our member churches, fostering spiritual growth, community service, and dedication to Christian education.

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We serve churches.

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We strengthen leaders.

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We teach the faith.

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We support mission.

Photo Gallery

Moments from Annual Sessions, conventions, and district life

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Announcement2026-05-26

Welcome to the New SLPMBDA Website

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Welcome to the newly redesigned official website of the St. Louis Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association. We are delighted to have you visit our online home. Explore our pages to learn about our member churches, leadership, upcoming events, mission work, and how to give to the district's ministry.

Event2026-05-26

62nd Annual Session — July 13-16, 2026

The St. Louis Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association will hold its 62nd Annual Session July 13-16, 2026. This year's theme is 'Progressing in Faith' (Hebrews 11:1). Registration information, host church details, and the full schedule will be announced after district approval. Contact the district office for details: (314) 565-6034 or slpmbdapublicrelations@yahoo.com.

Ministry Update2026-05-01

Progressing in Faith — District Theme 2026

The district theme for the current session is 'Progressing in Faith' taken from Hebrews 11:1. Rev. Fredrick Lemons II, Moderator, invites all member churches to embrace this theme in worship, service, education, and outreach. The district encourages churches to incorporate this theme into their programming throughout the year.

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District Photos and Updates

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National Convention

65th PNBC Annual Session — July 19-23, 2026 · Washington, D.C.

Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. · Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd, Sr., President

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